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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.72, 1,304.44 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.72, 1,304.44 and 614.03 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.72 : 1,304.44 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.72/1,304.44 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.72x = 1,304.44 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.72x = 800,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,957.24/945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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